Where is Alfirk right now?
Alfirk is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.23.
Where and When to Look for Alfirk Tonight
The best available observing time for Alfirk during this observing period is around 20:38, at 34° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Alfirk will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 39°. Use the annual motion section to find when Alfirk reaches its highest elevation. You can also see when Alfirk is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alfirk Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alfirk moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 59° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alfirk position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alfirk
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | north-west (337°) |
| Right Ascension | 21h 28m |
| Declination | +70° 33′ |
| Magnitude | 3.23 |
Alfirk Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alfirk
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 337° |
Here you can see the current position of Alfirk on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Alfirk Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 56° | 17° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 58° | 9° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 59° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 58° | 350° | north | Visible |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 56° | 343° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 52° | 338° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 47° | 335° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 42° | 334° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 37° | 335° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 33° | 338° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 28° | 341° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 25° | 345° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 23° | 350° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 353° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 21° | 355° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 21° | 355° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 358° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 21° | 0° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 21° | 1° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 21° | 6° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 23° | 11° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 25° | 15° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 29° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 33° | 23° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 38° | 25° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 42° | 26° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 47° | 25° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 52° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 56° | 17° | north-east | Daylight |